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Grammy-award winning singer John Legend has grabbed a loft-like property for around $2.5 million in the Little Italy area of Manhattan, New York. He recently sold his East Village condo in New York for $2.6 million. His listed condo sold just within two months of its listing, that too for a cool profit of $775,000. Fashion Guru Derek Lam Lists SoHo Condo for $6 Million
The famous California based fashion designer, Derek Lam has listed his condo in the SoHo neighborhood of New York for a cool $6 million. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Drops to Historic Low 3.51 percent
This week the average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages hit a new record low--at 3.51 percent for 30-year fixed mortgage, reported The Associated Press. UK Bedroom Tax May Drive Residents into Expensive Rentals
The U.K. “Bedroom Tax” which is slated to come into effect from April 2013 might cost the local and council housing association tenants a fortune, while also forcing them to pay more in taxes. However, following constant charges from housing associations and charities, Iain Duncan Smith, U.K. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has been forced to review the reform. BMW to Move Distribution Center to Redlands, California
German luxury auto manufacturing giant, BMW will be moving operations of the Ontario distribution center/ warehouse to the outskirts of Redland, California. Construction on the new warehouse will start in the second quarter of 2013 and is expected to be completed by 2014. Amazon Seeking Office Space in New York
The Seattle based e-commerce retailing giant, Amazon.com is seeking office space of around 500,000 square feet in New York City. The deal would be a big jump for the company as it already owns 100,000 square feet of office space in Manhattan. Privatizing Long Island Power Authority, Can It Lower Electric Bills For Long Island Families?
Governor Cuomo wants to privatize Long Island Power Authority, LIPA, in an effort to lower electric bills for families, reported WNYC.org. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Hiding From Buyers The Homes Were Foreclosures
Canada's national housing agency is being questioned on whether they're selling properties that were foreclosed, reported The Financial Post. Urban League To Develop First Civil Rights Museum in New York City, Part of a $225 Million Development Center (PHOTO)
The new development, called the Urban League Empowerment Center is budgeted at $225 million and will include a 400,000-square-foot complex with affordable housing and retail stores. It will also house a brand new national headquarters for the National Urban League, reported the Daily News. Debra Messing Sells Bel-Air Home for $11.4 Million In Less Than a Month
Funny lady Debra Messing just sold her Bel-Air home for $11.4 million, reported Zillow blog. Funny lady Debra Messing just sold her Bel-Air home for $11.
